Approximately 170 local projects across County Galway are set to move forward with new government investment.

Funding of €286,802 was allocated to the County under the 2021 Community Activities Fund, which will support groups, particularly in disadvantaged areas, with their running costs such as utility or insurance bills, as well as with improvements to their facilities.

The 2021 Community Activities Fund was launched in November 2021 with funding of €9 million available. It is a once off fund provided by the Department of Rural and Community Development and administered by Local Community Development Committees, with support from the Local Authority in each area.

Announcing the successful projects for County Galway, Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD said: "I am delighted to announce almost €286,802 in funding for 170 local projects across County Galway today as part of my Department's Community Activities Fund. Through 'Our Rural Future', I want to support locally led, ground-up projects in local communities across the country. This funding is all about giving a helping hand to our local groups and clubs, which have continued to serve their community during COVID-19. While these grants are small in nature, they can make a big difference by allowing local community organisations to carry out much needed works in their area.

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"As we make our way out of the pandemic I hope this funding will allow these community groups to continue their great work. This funding also builds on the over 8,000 projects already supported under my Department's Community Enhancement Programme over the last number of years. I would like to thank Galway County Council and Local Community Development Committee for their assistance in administering this fund."

Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities, Joe O'Brien TD added: "The Community Activities Fund provides a range of invaluable small grants to help the smaller community groups and facilities that support communities at a grassroots level. I know that this funding is an important tool in helping these groups and we were especially conscious of the impact of COVID-19 that many groups would need supports to help them get back up and running fully. I want to congratulate the successful projects and to thank them for the vital work they do in providing services in their local communities."